RICHMOND TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting Agenda

Town Council Chambers

5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Wyoming, RI 02898

January 30, 2024

6:30 P.M.

 

This meeting will take place in Town Council Chambers, 5 Richmond Townhouse Road, Richmond, RI 02898.

 

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A.        CALL TO ORDER

 

B.        ROLL CALL

 

C.        EXECUTIVE SESSION

1)         Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws -42-46-5 (a)(2) Regarding Pending Litigation Superior Court Appeals of Taxes Assessed since the 2020 Tax Year on property at the Preserve at Boulder Hills

 

2)         Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §42-46-5(a)(1) To discuss qualifications and credentials of candidates for Municipal Legal Services- Town Solicitor

 

D.        APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)         Discussion and Consideration of Appointment of Town Solicitor with Term Expiration of January 31, 2025

 

E.        NEW BUSINESS

Please Note in Accordance with Section 42-46-6 (b) the Council May Review, Discuss and/or take Action on the following items:

1)         Discussion of the job performance of Electrical Inspector Jeffrey Vaillancourt.

Please note that pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-46-5(a)(1), Mr. Vaillancourt has requested that this discussion take place in open session rather than in executive session.

 

F.         ADJOURNMENT

 

Pursuant to RIGL § 42-46-6(c) Notice of this meeting was posted on the Secretary of State’s website, Richmond Town Hall, Richmond Police Station, and Clerk Base on January 25, 2024.

 

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